For a newly constructed Crowne Plaza hotel, what does the architect certify regarding compliance with the ADA and other accessibility laws?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
al opening of the Hotel as Brand System Hotel, the construction, upgrading and renovation work more particularly described in paragraph 13.J. and in this Attachment "B" must be completed by Licensee on or before the dates set forth in this Attachment "B" and the Hotel must otherwise be in compliance with the License and must open as a Brand System Hotel on or before the Opening Deadline set forth in Attachment "A".
ATTACHMENT "C"
ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION
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This certification is intended to comply with the accessibility standards and/or the Travelers with Disabilities Section of the relevant brand standards as well as the InterContinental Hotels Group Design & Construction standards, all of which require compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the 1991 and/or 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards), and all other applicable accessibility requirements. These standards require as follows:
- a. For newly constructed hotels: (1) a pre-construction certification of the final plans for the building and building site submitted prior to the commencement of construction by an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards; and (2) a post-construction certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
- b. For renovations required for relicensing, conversions, brand changes or changes of ownership: a post-renovation certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
- c. For voluntary renovations: a post-renovation certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
Please select the option for which this Certification is submitted:
- ¨ Newly Constructed Hotel (Must submit Certification Options A & B below)
- ¨ Renovation Required for Relicensing, Conversion, Brand Change or Change of Ownership (Must submit Certification Option B below)
- ¨ Voluntary Renovation (Must submit Certification Option B below)
Please select the Option(s) for which Licensee is submitting this Certification.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for newly constructed hotels, the architect provides two certifications related to ADA compliance. First, before construction begins, an architect with professional experience in applying ADA requirements must certify that the final building plans and site comply with Title III of the ADA and all other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances, or requirements. This pre-construction certification is based on the architect's knowledge, information, and belief.
Second, after construction is completed, the licensee (franchisee) must submit a post-construction certification. This certification confirms that the architect, who has professional experience applying ADA requirements, has inspected the as-built conditions of the hotel and building site. The certification also states that the hotel and building site have been built in compliance with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances, or requirements.
Crowne Plaza requires these certifications to ensure that the hotel meets accessibility standards from the initial design phase through the final construction. This process aims to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant accessibility laws, ensuring that the hotel is accessible to all guests. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring these certifications are completed and submitted to IHG.